The Youth Select Committee says cuts to important services for vulnerable young people have caused a rise in knife crime.

Organised criminal gangs are being blamed for the continued rise of large fly-tipping incidents across England.

Oxford City Council will increase its investment on preventing homelessness and rough sleeping to £7.4 million in the next financial year.

Andrea Leadsom and Julian Smith were the first casualties as Boris Johnson reshuffles his cabinet, but Javid's resignation steals the headlines.
Reports claim that Sajid Javid was offered to stay on as Chancellor by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on condition he fired all of his advisers, a proposal he declined saying that 'no self-respecting minister' could accept such a condition. In what was expected to be a minor reshuffle, Downing Street has undoubtedly been dealt a blow with a budget approaching.

The Department for Education has confirmed that it will increase the Adult Education Budget for the Tees Valley to £30.6 million for 2020/21.
Following excellent results supporting those aged 19 and over to learn and develop new skills to pursue a successful career, the funding will be used alongside devolved powers which will encompass adult education delivery, funding, and performance management for Tees Valley residents.

Andrea Leadsom and Julian Smith are the first casualties as Prime Minister Boris Johnson undertakes his cabinet reshuffle.

The government needs to fund a multi-billion-pound bill to bail out apartment owners caught in the post-Grenfell fire safety crisis.

The Children’s Society has created a new toolkit for social work professionals to help improve the support they give to young carers.

Councils undertook a £6.6 billion commercial property spending spree over the past three years, in an effort to offset the impact of government funding cuts.

Sadiq Khan has launched a new programme to help the public sector cut carbon emissions and reduce energy bills by improving homes.